he number of available Disney packages is , in the words of Mary Poppins , “ Supercalifragilistic !” Finding the right one will help you enjoy smooth transitions throughout your stay . Start by calling a CAA Travel Consultant .

Whether you ’ re heading to California ’ s Disneyland Resort or Walt Disney World Resort in Florida , your consultant can recommend accommodations , airport transfers , tips for ride lineups and pre-booked dining tailored to your family ’ s ages , interests and budget . They ’ ll create a custom package that ’ s as unique as your family .

And they don ’ t just talk about Disney — they ’ ve truly been there and done it . James

James gorman , Member Services representative , cAA Saskatoon east Store

Gorman , member services representative at the CAA Saskatoon East Store , has visited Disney resorts nine

times . “ At Disney , you get to be a kid again and relive your youth ,” he says . His advice for getting the most out of your vacation : Use park apps and maps ( disneyworld . disney . go . com / maps ) to plan each day ’ s hit-list of attractions in an order that suits your schedule . “ And always wear comfortable shoes — it ’ s easy to walk over 10 kilometres per day .”

Disneyland Resort

Anaheim , California

Year openeD 1955

Flight time , Fastest routes

regina : 6h ( 1 stop ) Saskatoon : 6h , 30m ( 1 stop )

resort size

200 hectares : 2 theme parks ( disneyland park , disney california Adventure park )

recommenDeD staY 3 full days , plus travel

entertainment District

downtown disney

number oF on-site hotels 3

WhY We love it

the world ’ s first disney resort , founded by Walt disney himself , is perfect for short-haul trips . You ’ ll find the original cinderella ’ s castle and Main Street , U . S . A ., along with new attractions like radiator Springs racers and guardians of the galaxy : Mission Breakout .

Walt Disney World Resort

Orlando , Florida

Year openeD 1971

Flight time , Fastest routes

regina : 4h , 15m Saskatoon : 7h , 20m ( 1 stop )

resort size

12,000 hectares : 4 theme parks , 2 water parks , 4 golf courses , a wilderness preserve

recommenDeD staY 7 full days , plus travel

entertainment District

disney Springs , disney ’ s Boardwalk

number oF on-site hotels 36

WhY We love it

Best for longer stays , Walt disney World ’ s size and variety allows you to balance your time between attractions and r & r — at on-site accommodations that range from budget hotels to luxury villas . A favourite attraction is disney ’ s Animal Kingdom , a real safari park .

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